NUR105 Week 3

What are vital signs an indication of?

• Basic body functioning

• Disease diagnosis

• Medication effects

• Psychological state

Why are vital signs called so?

• Because they are easy to measure

• Because they are related to life-threatening conditions

• Due to their importance

• Because they change frequently

What might be the consequence of inaccurate vital signs?

• Correct diagnosis

• Faster recovery

• Unnecessary interventions

• No impact on treatment

Which of the following is NOT traditionally included in vital signs measurements?

• Temperature

• Pulse

• Blood glucose level

• Blood pressure

Some facilities recognize which additional factor as a vital sign?

• Blood sugar

• Pain rating

• Weight

• Height

What should be present for the measurement of vital signs?

• A) A doctor's recommendation

• B) An indication

• C) A nurse's preference

• D) A medical textbook

On what does the frequency/indication for vital signs measurement depend? Select all that apply.

• A) Nurse's judgment and patient's age

• B) Patient's condition and orders of the HCP

• C) Patient's mood and time of day

• D) Hospital policy and nurse's experience

Which is considered the most common indication for the frequency of vital signs measurement?

• A) Orders of the HCP

• B) Patient's mood

• C) Patient condition

• D) Nurse's judgment

What is the second most common indication for the frequency of vital signs measurement?

• A) Nurse's experience

• B) Patient's age

• C) Orders of the HCP

• D) Time of day

According to the rule of thumb mentioned, how does the severity of a patient's illness affect the frequency of vital signs measurement?

• A) The more severe the illness, the less frequent the vital signs

• B) The severity of the illness does not affect the frequency of vital signs

• C) The more severe the illness, the more frequent the vital signs

• D) The frequency of vital signs is constant regardless of illness severity